Brian

Jackson

Jackson was among the Giants’ final cuts. Used primarily on special teams last season, he appeared in 12 games, notching nine tackles. With the Rams’ top three corners all on injured reserve, Jackson should see some snaps on defense.

Johnson, a 2010 seventh-rounder, was no longer needed after the additions of Cortland Finnegan and rookie Janoris Jenkins. Former Giants practice squad Jackson was placed on injured reserve last October, two weeks after signing. Welch was signed off the Patriots’ practice squad in November.

Signed two weeks ago, Jackson was held off the stat-sheet in his only appearance. He could eventually be waived with an injury settlement.

Both players played corner in college, but speed at the NFL level is a concern. The Jets are loaded at corner anyway, so safety is their best chance at making the team.

Jackson had his hand wrapped after the game, but said X-rays revealed no broken bones. The undrafted rookie has seven tackles in seven games this season.

Jackson was in camp with the Jets this year, losing his roster spot when Darrelle Revis finally reported. He’ll play on special teams if he’s active on game days.

Jackson made it through final cuts only because the Jets weren’t sure if Darrelle Revis would sign, keeping seven corners on the roster just in case. Also capable of playing safety, Jackson is headed to the practice squad.

Jackson was expected to vie for a dimeback role with Michael Coe, but he was limited by a back injury for most of camp. The Giants’ secondary is tissue-paper thin heading into the season.